State Government - Henrietta Lacks Commission - Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026)
State of MarylandMarylandEstablishing the Henrietta Lacks Commission to take certain actions related to the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and the use of HeLa cells, including promotion of education on the life of Henrietta Lacks and HeLa science; and requiring the Commission, beginning in 2027, to report by December 1 annually to the Governor and the General Assembly on its activities in the State.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 18, 2026
- 239 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
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Bill details
- Last action
- Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 20, 2026
- Pending committee
- Education, Energy, and the Environment
Sponsors
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Bill history
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Recorded vote
Subjects
- Awareness and Outreach
- Commerce, Department of
- Committees and Commissions
- Education, State Department of
- Ethics
- General Assembly
- Governor
- Health
- Health, Department of
- Medical Research
- Reports
- Administrative Agencies
- Civil Rights and Social Equity
- Commerce and Business
- State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
- Economic Development
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